Read on to learn what can be achieved this fall at Moorelands After-school programs with your help!Kids from low-income neighbourhoods are falling behind their middle-class peers – reports confirm economic disparities result in academic disparities. At BLAST after-school program, super fun activities teach kids, grades 1-6, vital skills needed to succeed in school… PLUS we […]
So far this year, your gifts to Moorelands have already made an amazing impact in the lives of Toronto kids in need. Check out some of the ways your support in the Send a Kid to Camp campaign made a BIG difference this summer.YOU gave 518 campers a safe place to just be kids and explore […]
“If you really want to be a successful leader, you must develop other leaders around you. You must develop a team of leaders!” John C. Maxwell Moorelands staff members are an integral part of our after-school programs. We are so fortunate to receive generous funding for our staff training from Scotiabank to prepare staff for the important […]
The 2017 season of Moorelands Camp has sadly ended but take a look at some of the awesome photos from each session and keep the fire burning! (Page may take a few moments to load!)
“Over [a] nine-year period, incomes increased across the distribution. But the gap between the highest earners and lowest earners also increased, with incomes at the top rising by 11.6 per cent, compared to a rise of 7.5 per cent at the bottom.” “[In 2015] Poverty rose for most family types, with the exception for children in lone-parent families. […]
Baseball comes to BLAST thanks to the Jays Care Foundation! On May 31, 2017, the Jays Care Foundation stopped by Moorelands BLAST to lead a baseball clinic for our kids! Our three different BLAST programs came together and had an amazing time honing important physical literacy skills. The fantastic JaysCare staff led a whole bunch of exciting […]
Summer camp is a time for children to try new things, make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. As the warmer weather starts approaching, we look forward to another fun-filled camp season. Located on the gorgeous Kawagama Lake, Moorelands Camp provides children with a week away from the city in a safe, positive, and […]
Cold? Not us! Despite the chilly weather, BLAST kids leaped at the chance to get their blood pumping outdoors with some super fun, active games. At Moorelands BLAST, participants spend a minimum of 50 minutes engaged in physical activity each day. We know that this active time is really important. It helps our participants stay healthy and […]
“To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction.” Sir Isaac Newton The kids at BLAST Grenoble recently took part in a science experiment: Dancing Raisins! Once a week, participants in our BLAST program take part in fun science projects. The aim is to give them a better understanding of scientific principles and gain […]
This week BLAST Thorncliffe have been thinking about caring and how they can show they care -just in time for Valentine’s Day! In an arts and crafts activity, BLAST kids were encouraged to make a card for someone they cared about – maybe a family member, friend or teacher – and think about why it’s […]
“The greater danger for most of us isn’t that our aim is too high and miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” ~ Michelangelo One of the leadership habits practised at BLAST focuses on teaching kids to set goals and put first things first. At Moorelands, we recognise the inherent […]
Please join us for a fabulous night’s entertainment and send 100 kids to Moorelands Camp, featuring live music from the St Royals, gourmet food, an open bar and a wonderful selection of live and silent auction items!
“Money in the bank is like toothpaste in the tube. Easy to take out; hard to put back.” Earl Wilson At BLAST our kids get to have a lot of fun every day after school. One of the best aspects of the program though is that intertwined through every activity are lessons about leadership, life […]
“The early bird catches the worm” Proverb Did you know that RETURNING CAMPERS have the opportunity to complete early registration for Moorelands Wilderness Camp 2017 – BEFORE anyone else? It’s simple. Fill out your application online, pay the $25 deposit and we will ensure that you have a spot for 2017. Your actual camp dates will be […]
Thank You for Sharing – Christmas 2016! To all our donors & volunteers: YOU’VE made Christmas possible for 299 families this year! Check out the video…
